Child Victims Act leaves many with no path to justice

August 30, 2019

Indeed, of more than 500 lawsuits filed under the Child Victims Act since Aug. 14, nearly 97 percent have identified large institutions — namely the Catholic church or the Boy Scouts of America —instead of individuals. Fewer than 20 cases have named solely an individual or multiple individuals, according to a Times Union analysis of online court filings.

Some activists, including the Child Victims Act’s most fervent supporters, are calling on New York legislators to create a public-and-private victims’ fund to compensate survivors who cannot pursue justice under the current law.

Client Testimonials

“I just wanted to send my sincerest and heartfelt thank you and congratulations for the passage of the CVA on Monday! I know how hard you lobbied for it. I’m incredibly thankful as are hundreds of other child victims of predators who have lived for so long with the memories of the vile criminal acts committed against them so many years ago. It’s almost surreal that there’s light at the end of the tunnel and justice will be served .”